New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century

Jeffry Timmons

Rob Adams

Stephen Spinelli

McGraw-Hill/Higher Education

The author suggests that the concept of a "new economy" spawned a dangerous misconception: that a fundamentally new and different approach to business is required. Adams debunks each myth chapter by chapter - and gives the real rules for business.

A Good Hard Kick in the Ass : The Real Rules for Business

Random House Business

Did you ever think you might be able to make money leading seminars to teach others what you know? Or promoting a dynamic speaker who motivates the crowds? Many people pay top dollar to attend seminars that teach them how to do something faster, better, more easily or more profitably—which gives you a great opportunity for profit. This hands-on guide, completely updated with the latest trends and newest information, details how to plan seminars, webinars, and teleseminars for yourself or someone else from start to finish. Learn how to: • Negotiate for great deals on halls, hotels and conference rooms • Promote a business with almost no cash investment • Use ingenious PR tactics that will draw attendees—and profits—like a magnet • Test-market your subject matter before spending a dime • Develop and sell CDs, books and other profitable materials People who promote and produce seminars are making huge profits—and so can you! Get in on the action in this booming field today.

Start Your Own Seminar Production Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)

Business & Money

Media, The Staff of Entrepreneur

Terry Adams

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur Press

Anna and Sarah Levinson were just 14 and 18 when they brewed their first batch of homemade nail polish and began peddling it into local boutiques. Today, their ripe brand of cosmetics is carried by retailers from Nordstrom to Urban Outfitters. John Magennis was only 14 when he started his Web design company Internet Exposer. In just three years his after-school hobby grew into a 500,000 a year business. Using modern and historical business whiz kids as examples, How to Be a Teenage Millionaire teaches enterprising adolescents everything they need to know to become teenage entrepreneurs. <ul>
<li>Easy-to-Follow worksheets cover every aspect of starting a business, from choosing a name, to advertising to keeping records. </li>
<li>Up-close-and-personal interviews with 17 teen entrepreneurs offer real-life examples that will both encourage and inspire. </li>
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How to Be a Teenage Millionaire even features a bonus section highlighting "21 Cool Businesses for Teens," complete with great business ideas and step-by-step instructions for getting started.

How to Be a Teenage Millionaire

Adams, Rob

T.R. Adams

Art Beroff

Economics

If you're looking for a business loaded with adventure, you've found it. Imagine exploring the pristine wilderness of Alaska, paddling down the Amazon River, or scuba diving Australia's Great Barrier Reef-and getting paid for it! That's the kind off excitement that awaits you in the specialty travel industry. Unlike traditional travel agencies, you'll focus on specialty tour packages that offer travelers truly unique experiences ranging from white-water rafting to wildlife safaris to tours of gourmet restaurants. The key to success in this business is finding your niche and creating unusual tour packages that will intrigue and excite. This step-by-step guide tells you everything you need to know, including: Start-up costs and how to find financing Tips for making your tours different and better than the competition How to find top-notch guides Surefire techniques for marketing your services Valuable advice and suggestions form successful specialty travel professionals You also get useful sample forms, a glossary, additional resources, plus step-by-step instructions, checklists and work sheets to guide you through each step of the start-up process and help you get started making your dream of owning your own business come true.

Start Your Own Specialty Travel & Tour Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up)

Job Hunting & Careers

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